Im usually not one to get vocal, but I would like to put my 2 cents worth in and describe my own PROs and CONs regarding version7 Beta 5:

PROs:
- Absolutely LOVE all the new features (spy, activity, member "task bar", admin features, privacy settings, etc.)

- The more Dolphin adapts to the current "social networking" capabilities, the more comfortable your members will be using it. (easier to pull them away from MySpace and Facebook..hehe)

Understanding this is a Beta, see more here were my first CONs I noticed:

- I signed up on the Online Demo before downloading and everything seemed to work really good. Unfortunately the download package DID NOT duplicate the Online Demo. Meaning, you already had to 'fix' some things. I personally believe that if you are going to release a Beta install package, associated with an online demo, it should function EXACTLY the way you see it without having to make a bunch of changes. Example - When you clicked Privacy Settings, You could not see any available options in the drop down menu.

- Why in the world would you associate a Cron Job to your video uploads. I have tried installing the package twice in 2 different locations and cant get ANY video to load. I guarantee this is begging for trouble. Why not just have a simple uploader?

- I love the member "task bar", But PLEASE make sure you incorporate a way to CLEAR the damn notifications. I had the number 14 showing the whole time I was online, no matter how many times I checked it.

- I love the fact that you are always "signed in" to your messenger. But it would sure be nice if you could "simple message" or "video chat" with someone without having to go to their profile. Possibly add it to the "Friends" icon in the member task bar.

- Considering the database schema is COMPLETELY different, I hope there are tools in the plans to assist people in migration. If not, I don't know too many folks willing to lose everyone and everything to start all over.

I hope I don't sound too harsh, because I really like the way this is heading. I just hope there is light at the tunnel :)